Tag Archives: Android

An mobile device is not a desktop or laptop computer, and a mobile application is not the same as a desktop application. Although these seem merely common-sense statements, it is nonetheless paramount to keep them in mind as you embark on developing software for these devices. Designing software for mobile devices requires a state of mind that may or may not be second nature to you. In particular, if the bulk of your experience lies in developing desktop applications, you should be aware of the significant differences between designing software for a mobile device and for a computer. This section … Click here to continue….. →

BlueStacks is an Android emulator. In a nutshell, it’s the best way to run Android apps on Windows; other solutions for running Android apps on Windows are nowhere near as good. You’ll note that we’re using the Android apps here, not the iPhone apps. That’s because Android’s openness makes it possible to emulate Android apps on Windows, whereas there’s no competing solution that would allow you to run iPhone or iPad apps on Windows. First, download BlueStacks and install it on your Windows PC. BlueStacks is available for Mac, but we didn’t test it there. Click (or tap, if your … Click here to continue….. →

Cloud storage services like Dropbox, Google Drive and SkyDrive allow users the freedom to easily share files between their Android smartphone and Windows PC, all without the need for a USB cable. Dropbox in Android doesn’t automatically sync all of the files in its appointed folder as it does in Windows but users can download files from its app to the mobile phone or tablet’s local storage. According to PC World, users can also upload files to Dropbox via ‘upload here’ option on the app’s pull-down menu. The cloud storage service can also be used to automatically send photos from … Click here to continue….. →

As with a regular computer, you can wipe all the personal data and programmes from an Android tablet at once. This can be helpful if you want to pass the device to someone else or start over with it yourself. Wiping the device completely erases the tablet, though, so make sure you do not need anything stored on it before you begin. Steps may vary depending on the version of Android you have, but in general, head for the Settings area. In later versions of Android, go down to the Personal area of the Settings screen and tap “Backup and … Click here to continue….. →